# AppClose — Co-Parent Essentials

> Court-ordered co-parenting platform for organized communication, scheduling, and expense management. (iPhone/iPad app by AppClose, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 38,625 App Store ratings · 578 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: American English, Bulgarian, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews.md

## What is AppClose?

AppClose is the world's most widely used and court-ordered co-parenting platform, trusted by parents and professionals and, based on user supplied data, court-ordered in every U.S. County, as well as Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Selected by Apple for its “Parenting Essentials” collection, AppClose helps co-parents stay organized, connected, and compliant with court-ordered communication without complexity. AppClose, Inc. is also honored to be named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business list for Operational Excellence, which recognizes our innovative approach to simplifying co-parenting and our dedication to supporting families while prioritizing their children’s well-being.

Simplify your parenting schedule, make and record unlimited audio and video calls, share expenses, make payments, and maintain secure unalterable text communication by using the #1 Co Parenting App recommended by courts and family law professionals in all 50 states. App & Web Access - Work seamlessly on phone, tablet, or computer. All records, schedules, and communications are synced across devices.

Stay Organized & Connected

• Secure, unalterable one-on-one and group messages
• Make and record unlimited audio and video calls without disclosing phone number & location. With mutual consent, calls can be recorded, transcribed, and securely stored
• Co-Parent Assist™ provides optional, real-time guidance designed to help you review tone and clarity before sending a message
• Multi-functional shared calendars for events, appointments, and parenting schedules
• Parenting-time tracker (planned vs. actual time)
• Add stepparents, grandparents, childcare providers, guardians ad litem, attorneys, and other family law professionals
• Save and share important child details (allergies, medications, school-related info, emergency contacts)
• Unlimited secure file storage for photos, receipts, and documents
• Private, non-trackable Check-In for accurate arrival and departure logs
• Quick pick-up, drop-off, and switch-day requests
• Track expenses and organize receipts by category
• Send and receive reimbursements via ipayou®
• Calendar notes
• Pet management

Court-Trusted Records 

Every message, call, request, and payment is securely stored, time-stamped, and unalterable for court-ready documentation.
With AppClose, exporting records is simple. Whether you need them for personal use, to share with a professional, or for litigation and court proceedings, you can easily export the following:

Export:

• Unlimited Certified Records
• One-on-one or group messages
• Call logs, call recordings, and transcripts
• Expense and reimbursement records
• Pick-up and drop-off requests
• Check-ins
• Notes
• In-app session logs

AppClose Solo

Use AppClose Solo when your co-parent or other third parties don’t use the app. Send requests, events, and information via text, email, or social media, and keep all records organized inside AppClose.

Military Friendly

Military parents can stay connected during deployments, special trainings, or limited-access situations. AppClose ensures they can still receive requests and updates via email when app access is restricted.

Built for Real-World Co-Parenting

AppClose supports all parenting situations, co-parenting, parallel parenting, joint custody, supervised visitation, blended families, and shared scheduling across complex households.
AppClose brings together communication, scheduling, expense tracking, and court-trusted documentation into a single, secure platform helping families stay organized, accountable, and connected every day. Supported by a responsive, U.S. based support team comprising family law-experienced professionals, AppClose empowers families with technology that promotes accountability, privacy, and positive outcomes for children.

Our TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT https://appclose.com/terms/

## Key features

- Secure messaging and call recording
- Shared calendars and parenting schedules
- Expense tracking and reimbursements
- Court-trusted, unalterable records
- Parenting time tracker
- Secure file storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $98.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Days of Call Recording | $12.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #22 in Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of AppClose?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure communication
- 💡 Helpful for co-parenting
- 👍 Customizable schedules
- 👍 Useful for court documentation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Calendar issues and bugs
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Lost data and documents
- 🐛 Complicated user interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Calendar events not saving properly
- Shared schedules not displaying correctly
- Inability to delete or edit calendar entries
- Notifications not working as expected
- Uploaded documents/photos not loading
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Most requested features**

- Improved calendar functionality
- Better syncing between parents
- Group chat feature
- Call recording option
- Integration with other calendars
- Notes section for documentation
- Expense tracking improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 578)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews.md

### 2/5 — A clunky broken mess not worth the price.

*2026-09-07, version 3.4.77*

The app mostly works for exchanging text messages. But it constantly has issues. Currently it is impossible to see or download PDFs so for example we can’t exchange school records. Scrolling to previous messages has a tendency to return back to break the interface and return to the latest messages. Not worth the subscription.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-09-05, version 3.4.77*

I was ordered by the court to use this app. They said it was the best one they have on the App Store. It’s quite obvious that this judge doesn’t know a thing because this app is absolutely garbage. He also told me that this app is free with no app purchases or subscriptions. He was obviously wrong on that too.

Here is a suggestion for your app, if you are going to make a product that the judicial system recommends you should probably make that product 100% free. Another suggestion is adding some type of voicemail when you try to call the coparent and they do not answer.

### 1/5 — Garbage App

*2026-09-04, version 3.4.77*

Garbage app doesn’t work most of the time. I have emailed the support team multiple times, but they don’t resolve anything they just send useless automated responses asking if I have an active subscription. Save your money and don't download this.

### 3/5 — It’s decent

*2026-09-03, version 3.4.77*

In general I feel like the app is rather clunky. It’s kind of hard to navigate and you are stuck in very specific boxes with whatever option you choose. Therefore if you choose wrong you have to go back and choose again, etc. I am able to import my calendars into the app but I wanted to make it visible for my ex because two of the calendars are for the kids’ appointments. He swears up and down he can’t see it, so unless he’s lying or there’s something wrong on his side, I just have to do double the work.

### 1/5 — Investment firm switch from free to very very expensive

*2026-09-02, version 3.4.77*

The only reason they were number one in court recommended solutions was the price was free for years. 

Then they rolled out subscription pricing that is the most expensive of all out there. Not only do the two parents pay, which is expected, but every single guest or third party must pay. The same price. So grandparents, aunt and uncles and any other care giver that needs to be in the communication loop. Same single child account but monthly payments from everyone involved. Even if they use it sparingly. 

We dumped it and moved on.

### 5/5 — Y

*2026-09-01, version 3.4.77*

U

### 1/5 — A disgraceful app which loses the recoding and then ignores you when you try to complain

*2026-08-27, version 3.4.77*

This app is a waste of time, I paid for recordings which they lost, I complained and they said nothing they can do I asked to escalate this and no response I asked again and no response… that is the whole purpose of the app yet no technical team or customer service: I then logged a data breach and… nothing,no contact from anyone, this app is not fit for purpose do not waste your money as there is no back office , AppClose you should be ashamed.

### 1/5 — This app is horrible. They’re not even trying to update it.

*2026-08-26, version 3.4.77*

I gave a fair review about this app almost 6 months ago. I am back to change it cause nothing has changed. I am not getting any notifications when I get a message. How the hell is this supposed to be a coparenting app when you don’t get no notifications when I get a message from my ex, she has messaged me through another app. If not normal text messaging to let me know what she did this app is horrible. I will change my review if they update it, but I’ve seen this company. Doesn’t want to change anything.

### 1/5 — Video Upload Not Available

*2026-08-24, version 3.4.77*

The app does not have a trigger for
Video uploads

### 1/5 — Missing Records & Poor Customer Service

*2026-08-23, version 3.4.77*

Until recently, I have had no problems & would have recommended the app. However, now a number of the recorded calls from the app are not available for download & quite a few others have said they will be sent for weeks now. In the past the downloads have been emailed to me in minutes. I have sent multiple emails to their customer support and haven’t heard anything back almost a month later. I need these records for court. I’m extremely frustrated and regretting not using the app recommended by the court.

## Frequently asked questions about AppClose

### What does AppClose do?

AppClose is a co-parenting platform designed to help separated or divorced parents manage shared custody arrangements. It provides tools for secure communication, scheduling, expense tracking, and creates court-trusted records of all interactions.

### What are the key features of AppClose?

Key features include secure, unalterable messaging and call recording, shared calendars for events and schedules, a parenting-time tracker, expense management with reimbursement options, and unlimited secure file storage for important documents.

### Is AppClose free to use?

The app offers a free version with core functionalities. Additional features and services may be available through in-app purchases, allowing users to customize their experience based on their co-parenting needs.

### What devices is AppClose compatible with?

AppClose is accessible on multiple platforms, allowing seamless work across phones, tablets, and computers. All records, schedules, and communications are synced across all devices for convenience.

### How does AppClose help with court-ordered communication?

The platform ensures all messages, calls, requests, and payments are securely stored, time-stamped, and unalterable, creating court-ready documentation. This makes it easy to export certified records for legal proceedings or sharing with legal professionals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.77 — 2026-07-11

Thank you for using AppClose. We update the app regularly to make it better for you. Today’s update includes:

• Performance and stability enhancements

Please make sure to update your app so you’re using the latest version. If you discover a bug or error, please be kind and let us know at support@appclose.com. Our innovative and hardworking IT team is always ready to help and will fix any issues right away.

### 3.4.76 — 2026-06-09

Thank you for using AppClose®. We update the app regularly to make it better for you. Today’s update includes:

• Introducing Co-Parent Assist™ — optional, real-time guidance designed to help you review tone and clarity before sending a message
• Added Spanish language option

Please make sure to update your app so you’re using the latest version. If you discover a bug or experience an issue, please let us know at support@appclose.com. Our team is always working to improve AppClose and provide the best possible experience.

### 3.4.75 — 2026-05-26

Thank you for using AppClose®. We update the app regularly to make it better for you. Today’s update includes:

• Introducing Co-Parent Assist™ — optional, real-time guidance designed to help you review tone and clarity before sending a message
• Added Spanish language option

Please make sure to update your app so you’re using the latest version. If you discover a bug or experience an issue, please let us know at support@appclose.com. Our team is always working to improve AppClose and provide the best possible experience.

### 3.4.74 — 2026-05-21

Thank you for using AppClose®. We update the app regularly to make it better for you. Today’s update includes:

• Introducing Co-Parent Assist™ — optional, real-time guidance designed to help you review tone and clarity before sending a message
• Added Spanish language option

Please make sure to update your app so you’re using the latest version. If you discover a bug or experience an issue, please let us know at support@appclose.com. Our team is always working to improve AppClose and provide the best possible experience.

### 3.4.73 — 2026-02-17

Thank you for using AppClose. We update the app regularly to make it better for you. Today’s update includes:

• Performance and stability enhancements

Please make sure to update your app so you’re using the latest version. If you discover a bug or error, please be kind and let us know at support@appclose.com. Our innovative and hardworking IT team is always ready to help and will fix any issues right away.

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